Ethiopia's EV Market Sees Leap Forward with a 30% Market Share Target by 2030

2024/05/13
NEV, General News, Market Data
-
The Ethiopian government has announced significant progress in its electric vehicle (EV) market, reaching over 100,000 EVs in just two years. The ten-year target has been raised to 500,000 vehicles. With plans to ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle imports, Ethiopia aims to save foreign currency and promote EV adoption. The country's low electricity costs are conducive to EV proliferation. Additionally, tax incentives for EVs are provided to boost local assembly and component manufacturing.
Click original text link for more information
CleanTechnica
Hot News
2026 Jetour X90 PRO Launches from 13.59 with Snapdragon 8155 Cockpit
The 2026 Jetour X90 PRO mid-size SUV hit the market on 10 Dec., priced 13.59–16.79 across five trims. Measuring 4858 mm long with a 2850 mm wheelbase, it offers 5/6/7-seat layouts and up to 1634 L cargo space. A 15.6-inch central display powered by Snapdragon 8155, quad-zone voice control and FOTA highlight the upgraded tech package.
XPeng P7+ EREV Debuts with Fresh Light Bar, Active Grille & 325km EV Range for 2026 Launch
Fresh spy shots reveal the XPeng P7+ EREV in a light-blue finish with a new two-tier light bar, body-colour rear bumper and active lower-grille intakes for better cooling. Measuring 5071×1937×1512mm on a 3000mm wheelbase, it pairs a 110kW 1.5T range extender with a 180kW rear motor and 49.2kWh LFP battery good for 325km WLTC electric range. Three Turing chips deliver 2250TOPS, 800V/5C fast-charge is on board and the car is slated to launch in 2026 .
Volvo EX60 to Debut January 21 on New SPA3 EV Platform, 700 km+ Range
Volvo will unveil the EX60 electric mid-size SUV on January 21. Built on the dedicated SPA3 EV platform, it offers single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD layouts and delivers over 700 km CLTC range. Design keeps the “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights and vertical taillights; large footprints position it between EX30 and EX90. China production and market launch are slated for Q3 2025.
4
GAC-Huawei Joint Brand Qijing’s First Shooting Brake Spied, L3 ADS Ready for June 2026 Delivery
The first shooting-brake test mule of Qijing—a GAC-Huawei co-venture—has been spotted. Blending super-car styling with “million-yuan” looks, handling and intelligence, the car promises pin-point steering, ample space and track-level performance. It debuts Huawei’s latest Qijing ADS with L3 autonomy, enters nationwide road-testing and will deliver in June 2026.
5
Zeekr 8X Spied: Slimmer Gate-Shaped Taillights & Dark-Sport Theme Distinguish It from 9X
Spy shots reveal the Zeekr 8X features slimmer, minimalist gate-shaped LED taillights and a blacked-out trim package, shedding the 9X’s chrome for a sportier stance. Positioned as a performance-oriented mid-size SUV rather than a scaled-down 9X, the 8X is slated for a Q4 2025 debut to rival the Tesla Model Y Performance.
6
Luxeed V9 Unveils DLP Projector Headlights & Huawei ADS, Targets 500k RMB MPV Segment in Spring 2026
Luxeed’s first MPV, the V9, will debut in spring 2026 with DLP projector headlights and customizable welcome-light carpets. The Huawei-powered cabin packs triple screens, a ceiling-mounted display, zero-gravity seats, a constant-cool fridge and oxygen bar. Second-row seats rotate 180° to face the third row; both rows fold flat. New Huawei ADS sensors, Tuiling chassis, DriveONE e-motors and Whale battery aim to reshape the 500k RMB MPV class.
Copyright © RUNTO TECH LIMITED. All rights reserved.